Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
Students should contact the advisors first, explaining their motivation for pursuing the degree and their intended area of research.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- OTE: 140
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
This Psychology programme at University College Dublin provides the highest level of specialisation in applied or experimental research. It is designed for students who wish to pursue research, teaching or applied psychology positions in academia or industry.
Features
- PhD candidates work under the supervision of a Faculty member and are supported by a number of other key programmes and personnel to guide them through the process and achieve their academic and professional objectives.
- Making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications remains the core objective of doctoral studies.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A PhD typically takes 3 years full-time (9 trimesters) or 6 years part time (18 trimesters) to complete.
- The examination of the degree of PhD is based on a description of the candidate's research, written up as a thesis and defended in a viva voce (oral examination).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- OTE: 140
Other requirements
General requirements
- Direct entry to the PhD programme requires candidates to have obtained:
- An upper second-class honours in a Master's degree.
- Or at least three years' experience in a field relevant to your PhD topic.
- Without a graduate degree, successful applicants will be first registered to the MLitt research degree with a view to transferring to the PhD programme after one year.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 22,110 AUD / year (approx. 13,730 EUR / year)
EU/EEA
European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EU/EEA Nationals: 11,482 AUD / year (approx. 7,130 EUR / year)
Living costs
Dublin, Ireland
1,771-2,899 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.